adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading At noon he found himself alone in his office, and, having a little leisure, remembered the bits of manuscript, took them out, and glanced at them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A window had been open in Bibbs's room the evening before; he had left his note-book on the sill--and the sheets were loose.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A window had been open in Bibbs's room the evening before; he had left his note-book on the sill--and the sheets were loose.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A window had been open in Bibbs's room the evening before; he had left his note-book on the sill--and the sheets were loose.
Bibbs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The door was open, and when Bibbs came in and closed it, he did not notice that the two sheets had blown out into the hall.
Bibbs's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A window had been open in Bibbs's room the evening before; he had left his note-book on the sill--and the sheets were loose.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading At noon he found himself alone in his office, and, having a little leisure, remembered the bits of manuscript, took them out, and glanced at them.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading The door was open, and when Bibbs came in and closed it, he did not notice that the two sheets had blown out into the hall.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The door was open, and when Bibbs came in and closed it, he did not notice that the two sheets had blown out into the hall.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The door was open, and when Bibbs came in and closed it, he did not notice that the two sheets had blown out into the hall.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The door was open, and when Bibbs came in and closed it, he did not notice that the two sheets had blown out into the hall.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door was open, and when Bibbs came in and closed it, he did not notice that the two sheets had blown out into the hall.
down-town
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A window had been open in Bibbs's room the evening before; he had left his note-book on the sill--and the sheets were loose.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
forgotverbUS /fərˈɡɑːt/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At noon he found himself alone in his office, and, having a little leisure, remembered the bits of manuscript, took them out, and glanced at them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A window had been open in Bibbs's room the evening before; he had left his note-book on the sill--and the sheets were loose.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At noon he found himself alone in his office, and, having a little leisure, remembered the bits of manuscript, took them out, and glanced at them.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A window had been open in Bibbs's room the evening before; he had left his note-book on the sill--and the sheets were loose.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At noon he found himself alone in his office, and, having a little leisure, remembered the bits of manuscript, took them out, and glanced at them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A window had been open in Bibbs's room the evening before; he had left his note-book on the sill--and the sheets were loose.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The door was open, and when Bibbs came in and closed it, he did not notice that the two sheets had blown out into the hall.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The door was open, and when Bibbs came in and closed it, he did not notice that the two sheets had blown out into the hall.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A window had been open in Bibbs's room the evening before; he had left his note-book on the sill--and the sheets were loose.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading At noon he found himself alone in his office, and, having a little leisure, remembered the bits of manuscript, took them out, and glanced at them.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At noon he found himself alone in his office, and, having a little leisure, remembered the bits of manuscript, took them out, and glanced at them.
looseadjectiveUS /luːs/
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading A window had been open in Bibbs's room the evening before; he had left his note-book on the sill--and the sheets were loose.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading At noon he found himself alone in his office, and, having a little leisure, remembered the bits of manuscript, took them out, and glanced at them.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading At noon he found himself alone in his office, and, having a little leisure, remembered the bits of manuscript, took them out, and glanced at them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The door was open, and when Bibbs came in and closed it, he did not notice that the two sheets had blown out into the hall.
note-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A window had been open in Bibbs's room the evening before; he had left his note-book on the sill--and the sheets were loose.
note-paper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The door was open, and when Bibbs came in and closed it, he did not notice that the two sheets had blown out into the hall.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At noon he found himself alone in his office, and, having a little leisure, remembered the bits of manuscript, took them out, and glanced at them.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A window had been open in Bibbs's room the evening before; he had left his note-book on the sill--and the sheets were loose.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The door was open, and when Bibbs came in and closed it, he did not notice that the two sheets had blown out into the hall.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading At noon he found himself alone in his office, and, having a little leisure, remembered the bits of manuscript, took them out, and glanced at them.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A window had been open in Bibbs's room the evening before; he had left his note-book on the sill--and the sheets were loose.
scribbledverbUS /ˈskrɪbəld/
past form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
sillnounUS /sɪl/
structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure
From this reading A window had been open in Bibbs's room the evening before; he had left his note-book on the sill--and the sheets were loose.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading At noon he found himself alone in his office, and, having a little leisure, remembered the bits of manuscript, took them out, and glanced at them.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The door was open, and when Bibbs came in and closed it, he did not notice that the two sheets had blown out into the hall.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door was open, and when Bibbs came in and closed it, he did not notice that the two sheets had blown out into the hall.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At seven o'clock on the last morning of that month, Sheridan, passing through the upper hall on his way to descend the stairs for breakfast, found a couple of scribbled sheets of note-paper lying on the floor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A window had been open in Bibbs's room the evening before; he had left his note-book on the sill--and the sheets were loose.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The door was open, and when Bibbs came in and closed it, he did not notice that the two sheets had blown out into the hall.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading A window had been open in Bibbs's room the evening before; he had left his note-book on the sill--and the sheets were loose.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sheridan recognized the handwriting and put the sheets in his coat pocket, intending to give them to George or Jackson for return to the owner, but he forgot and carried them down-town with him.
